Damn, check out Vera with the 100 G’s!

Silva is a much better fighter, alot more exciting Tthan Sylvia- why is he making more? Vera making 100k per already?

LoL, I had a feeling that I wouldn’t be the first person to post on Vera’s 100K. That is ridiculous. I just puked in my recycling bin.

I love it how Brandon Vera makes more than Rich Franklin.

Thats crap.

LoL, I had a feeling that I wouldn’t be the first person to post on Vera’s 100K. That is ridiculous. I just puked in my recycling bin.

Especially since Rich only banked 45k. Win or lose Franklin puts butts in seats. 45k is insulting.

Vera making 100k?? Vera’s agent definitely earned his money. That’s why they took so long to resign.

paydays look a little better because you don’t have one guy who is past his prime demanding the bulk of the pay out. I do think the minimum should be higher the 4000. It must cost at least that to train properely.

BULLS*#T once again

Shameless UFC greed.

rich franklin should receive more than just 45k for that bloody fight. the people showed up because of him and not becuase of silva, sylvia or vera! this is horrible, he is the one that brought the people in, and should have receieved triple his money atleast for his fight…. dana white get it right and pay rich… after all he broke his nose again and will probably have to dish out 5 grand to get it fixed..:(

Vera what the fuck..a little publicity doesn’t hurt but damn, $100,000..makes Franklin look like crap..

WOW, quite astonishing. Franklin only got $40K, that really sucks for him. I wouldnt step anywhere near Anderson for that amount of money. The Sylvia and Vera got paid more combined money than Anderson and Rich. That is not fair in my opinion. The main event is why that arena sold out so quickly – because of Rich Franlin, not to see Man Boobs Sylvia. Rich lost and Vera lost. Vera makes more than double the amount of money as Rich. WHAT! I know that Vera just worked out a new contract and all, but I didn’t know that he sucked Dana off to get it.

Vera WTF!..a little publicity doesn’t hurt but damn, $100,000..makes Franklin look like crap

First Rich is probably fighting under an older contract, second he needs a new agent, third the UFC will spot for his nose again and fourth he needs psychotherapy to remove the Silva Nightmare from his mind.

Hey that Silva earned over 160K for that fight, counting win bonous and knock out bonus. That will buy you an even nicer house in Brazil.

Especially since Rich only banked 45k. Win or lose Franklin puts butts in seats. 45k is insulting.

Yeah!
I am REALLY suprised that Rich got 45K. I thought he would get around 100K range.

Especially since he is the home town fighter.

Brandon Vera got a 100 g’s because he just renegotiated as we all know. UFC thinks he is a up and coming star. So they should give him that much money! We are just not used to seeing that much money next to a non title holder or someone not named Cro Cop. These guys deserve that much money. Don’t hate on Brandon! As far as Rich goes, well lets talk about the huge pink elephant in the room…his career is over! Not a top tier guy. Yeah he put people in the seats, but in his friggin hometown. He is still obligated to his old contract, which was good at the time. Should he get more money for the future? The answer is no because his future is teaching social studies in first period.

so here’s what’s rattling inside my head:

the event brought in $2,519,850 in ticket sales alone, minus the $652,000 payout, minus the $160,000 in bonus money, which comes to $1,707,850. This amount doesn’t count, of course, the cost to pay all the employees who worked the event, the cost of renting the venue, the cost of advertising, transportation, etc., which I think it’s safe to assume adds up to be more than the money they earned on ticket sales alone.

therefore, the UFC doesn’t begin banking any money until they factor in pay-per-view sales and DVD sales, once UFC77 hits the stands in a couple of months.

so my questions are, 1) is there any way to figure out the amount the UFC actually banks per event? and 2) do fighters make a percentage of DVD sales?

i assume only a handful of fighters make percentage of pay-per-view sales. does anyone know?

Brandon Vera making 100K is a good thing for UFC fighters. not bad. It just shows that the UFC is starting to pay the fighters more money when fighters are renegotiating contracts.

Like miarep said “He(rich) is still obligated to his old contract, which was good at the time.”
Fighter’s signing contracts now have a better chance to make more bread, then fighters who signed 2 years ago.
Nonetheless’ I think fighters should make a little bit more then they do.
At this point Zuffa is making enough money to pay a little better..
But I cant wait when the UFC grows even more and starts paying out big time, and everyone starts complaining that these guy’s make too much.

Brandon Vera making 100K is a good thing for UFC fighters. not bad. It just shows that the UFC is starting to pay the fighters more money when fighters are renegotiating contracts.

Like miarep said “He(rich) is still obligated to his old contract, which was good at the time.”
Fighter’s signing contracts now have a better chance to make more bread, then fighters who signed 2 years ago.
Nonetheless’ I think fighters should make a little bit more then they do.
At this point Zuffa is making enough money to pay a little better..
But I cant wait when the UFC grows even more and starts paying out big time, and everyone starts complaining that these guy’s make too much.

But the problem I see with Rich’s contract is that 2 years ago, he was the MW champ! I would have thought he’d have a better contract than 45/45.

WOW, quite astonishing. Franklin only got $40K, that really sucks for him. I wouldnt step anywhere near Anderson for that amount of money. The Sylvia and Vera got paid more combined money than Anderson and Rich. That is not fair in my opinion. The main event is why that arena sold out so quickly – because of Rich Franlin, not to see Man Boobs Sylvia. Rich lost and Vera lost. Vera makes more than double the amount of money as Rich. WHAT! I know that Vera just worked out a new contract and all, but I didn’t know that he sucked Dana off to get it.

Mike I see it the same way. Right now Anderson Silva is the most dominate, and exciting champion that the UFC has to offer. For him to fight at a base salary of $60,000 is just robbery. Franklin was the hometown guy, he sold out that whole arena single handed and they pay him 40 g’s. Mike I agree 1000%, I aint getting in no cage with that Killer Silva for no 40 g’s.

Why in the world does Tim Sylvia and Verra have base salary of $100,000? 1st off that fight sucked, 2nd Sylvia is famous because you can always count on his big goofy ass to be involved in a snooze fest. Verra has accomplished nothing and hasnt fought in a year. I’m really starting to have a problem with the way the UFC conducts business. They paid Sylvia $200,000 to a man that I hope I never have to watch fight again. Thats just Pathetic.

I dont know what to say, I am baffled, silva walked away with about $160,000 for a win, and KO of the night. Tito walks away with $250,000 when he looses to a bum….. I just dont understand it. Who can possibly be more marketable right now then Anderson Silva? I mean, the guy is on a tear, he has ran over everyone since comming to the UFC. He is 5-0 never been to a decision. He TOOK the belt from Silva in one of the most dominating performances by a fighter to wein the title, then he defended the title 3 times, finished all 3 fights…. Right now there is no one I would rather watch fight then Anderson…. I would like to see Anderson Silva’s base salary for a fight get moved up to about $250,000…… Y not, they give that to Tito.

But the problem I see with Rich’s contract is that 2 years ago, he was the MW champ! I would have thought he’d have a better contract than 45/45.

I agree completly,
I think he should of got a better contract. Two years ago the UFC was doing good enough to pay Rich better.(for eg. Look at Timmy 100/100). so “yes” champions should get paid better then 45/45 regardless of weight class.(they are champs).

thats why i said they should get paid a little more then they make because even though the UFC is still a young company they make enough to pay fighters a little better.

(two years ago for a champ. I would think 65/65 at least)depending on champ…Rich Franklin 70/70(imo)

Remember UFC is still young and growing. And i believe that Dana and the Fertitta bro’s put alot of money into the sport to make it grow. They dont have as much money as ppl think, to pay millions of dollers.(YET)
I still think they make enough now(present day) to pay a little better, and they should.
But I also think that 2 years from now when they do make millions, ppl will be complaining about that.

Right now there is no one I would rather watch fight then Anderson…. I would like to see Anderson Silva’s base salary for a fight get moved up to about $250,000…… Y not, they give that to Tito.

Seriously. And Tito hasn’t even finished anyone in 5 years! Anderson Silva is the man and will KO every oppenent he faces. Now that’s exciting!

Silva should invest a little of that money in English lessons, which would make him infinitely more marketable (read: wealthy) in the U.S.

Seriously. And Tito hasn’t even finished anyone in 5 years! Anderson Silva is the man and will KO every oppenent he faces. Now that’s exciting!

Andy’s selling me more then Tito is right now.
I think when Anderson renegotiates his contract it will be better.
I dont think Dana could say no to the spider.

For Franklin only to recieve 45k and not complain about it says a lot about his character – he sold out that arena, I was there!

Randy needs to learn a lesson of humility from Franklin – take that money they were promising to Fedor and give it to franklin!!!!!!!!

Good for brandon and good for future fighters! they can now expect to earn more money especially if your an up and comer

IMO- Certain fighters should make at least 200,000K to show’
and double to win’. Regardless of how new the sport is. The UFC can pay these guys good money when they head line fights and sell seats. (list is in no order and should make at least 200,000K)
Anderson Silva
Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture
Rampage Jackson
GSP
Matt Hughes
Mirko cro cop
Dan Henderson
B.J Penn
Forrest Griffin
Tito Ortiz
Minataro Nogeuria

Even thoough I personally dont like some of the fighters i have listed(ie.hughes/tito). ALL these fighters sell alot of seats in some way, and deserve to be paid.
Thats just my opinion,
I probably missed a couple fighters worthy of that kind of pay day. If i did post it.

For Franklin only to recieve 45k and not complain about it says a lot about his character – he sold out that arena, I was there!

Randy needs to learn a lesson of humility from Franklin – take that money they were promising to Fedor and give it to franklin!!!!!!!!

WHAT!?!?!
Randy Coulture’s departure was in response to the lack of respect and lack of pay that the UFC is dishing out to it’s fighters. Rich Franklin should be seriously thinking about his options right about now after this INSULT for his efforts in the octagon. Everybody here knows that Rich Franklin filled those seats with his fan base, the guy is marketable and likeable. Sure the UFC is probably undercutting him because of an old contract his under but WTF? His name just put MILLIONS into the UFC’s bank account.

One of the earlier blogs had it right before when they said that Franklin’s pay-off was shamefull. To say that Couture has a lesson in humility to learn from Franklin is laughable. For conditions to improve there need to be more fighters standing up to UFC upper management and demanding a change and demanding respect. STARNES MADE ONLY 4,800 AFTER TAXES! He said it didn’t even cover the cost for him to train for his fight.

THIS IS FUCKING BULLSHIT, DANA WHITE, PAY THESE GUYS MANNNN, ESPECIALLY FRANKLIN, DAMN, WHAT GIVES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You can not Hate on Vera. He stood his ground and got a decent manager who did his job.
Hopefully his hand heels up and he comes back stronger!!!!

franklin got ripped off.. but kalib got ripped off more.. the guy comes out almost even after a fight.. the guy made absolutly no money .. this is bullshit.. how does verra make double franklin made

IMO- Certain fighters should make at least 200,000K to show’
and double to win’. Regardless of how new the sport is. The UFC can pay these guys good money when they head line fights and sell seats. (list is in no order and should make at least 200,000K)
Anderson Silva
Chuck Liddell
Randy Couture
Rampage Jackson
GSP
Matt Hughes
Mirko cro cop
Dan Henderson
B.J Penn
Forrest Griffin
Tito Ortiz
Minataro Nogeuria

Even thoough I personally dont like some of the fighters i have listed(ie.hughes/tito). ALL these fighters sell alot of seats in some way, and deserve to be paid.
Thats just my opinion,
I probably missed a couple fighters worthy of that kind of pay day. If i did post it.

SPeaking of which, does anyone remember how much Big Nog got for his fight with Herring?

Its unfortunate the UFC invested so much money in Cro Cop, what a bust. I really hope he can turn it around.

And lastly, I wonder what kind of contract they signed Brock Lesnar to. Does anyone have any sort of insight into this matter? Oppononent = Eddie Sanches or Brad Imes – flip a coin.

VEra making 100 G’s is a good contract for him considering his skill level and the type of competition in the UFC. Dana’s not going to give him 100 g’s to fight a bunch of nobody’s.
Anderson Silva 60 g’s is a joke. He’s a Main Event fighter, Champion fighter. An Ultra exciting striker with nobody even close in the ufc who can match him. WHat BUll. This is the only sport{ COMPANY } that even after your champion you still don’t get your pay day.
Randy-
Silva-
who’s next?

so here’s what’s rattling inside my head:

the event brought in $2,519,850 in ticket sales alone, minus the $652,000 payout, minus the $160,000 in bonus money, which comes to $1,707,850. This amount doesn’t count, of course, the cost to pay all the employees who worked the event, the cost of renting the venue, the cost of advertising, transportation, etc., which I think it’s safe to assume adds up to be more than the money they earned on ticket sales alone.

therefore, the UFC doesn’t begin banking any money until they factor in pay-per-view sales and DVD sales, once UFC77 hits the stands in a couple of months.

so my questions are, 1) is there any way to figure out the amount the UFC actually banks per event? and 2) do fighters make a percentage of DVD sales?

i assume only a handful of fighters make percentage of pay-per-view sales. does anyone know?

there was a rumor that they lost money on 3 events this year, and took a big loss on ufc 72

I love it how Brandon Vera makes more than Rich Franklin.

Thats crap.

Yeah, I am really curious to see just how they determine how much money to pay these guys because I am with you in thinking that Franklin is a much bigger draw than Sylvia. Especially in Cincinatti of all places.

Paragraph needs a little revision. Tim Sylvia got the highest purse, not Anderson Silva.

And lastly, I wonder what kind of contract they signed Brock Lesnar to. Does anyone have any sort of insight into this matter? Oppononent = Eddie Sanches or Brad Imes – flip a coin.

LOL.
Everytime I think of Eddie Sanches i break out laughing.

Brandon Vera making 100K is a good thing for UFC fighters. not bad. It just shows that the UFC is starting to pay the fighters more money when fighters are renegotiating contracts.

Like miarep said “He(rich) is still obligated to his old contract, which was good at the time.”
Fighter’s signing contracts now have a better chance to make more bread, then fighters who signed 2 years ago.
Nonetheless’ I think fighters should make a little bit more then they do.
At this point Zuffa is making enough money to pay a little better..
But I cant wait when the UFC grows even more and starts paying out big time, and everyone starts complaining that these guy’s make too much.

The ufc just bought pride for a small fortune. Instead of throwing that money away why didn’t they pay their fighters more. And try to out bid pride fighters for their services.
what a waste.
Fedor got away & MArk CUban got in the mix.

rich franklin should receive more than just 45k for that bloody fight. the people showed up because of him and not becuase of silva, sylvia or vera! this is horrible, he is the one that brought the people in, and should have receieved triple his money atleast for his fight…. dana white get it right and pay rich… after all he broke his nose again and will probably have to dish out 5 grand to get it fixed..:(

UFC pays well for all injuries that happen in the ring

WOW, quite astonishing. Franklin only got $40K, that really sucks for him. I wouldnt step anywhere near Anderson for that amount of money. The Sylvia and Vera got paid more combined money than Anderson and Rich. That is not fair in my opinion. The main event is why that arena sold out so quickly – because of Rich Franlin, not to see Man Boobs Sylvia. Rich lost and Vera lost. Vera makes more than double the amount of money as Rich. WHAT! I know that Vera just worked out a new contract and all, but I didn’t know that he sucked Dana off to get it.

Guys, come on!! Everyone hear bitches constantly that UFC doesn’t pay their fighters enough and Vera had a VERY recent contract negotiation and apparently got a GREAT deal and all of a sudden you guys start tearing into him like he just raped your sister or something.

Wouldn’t this be a great sign of what’s coming for most good fighters that resign with UFC?? This is what we WANT for them. Don’t you think that Rich can now come back to the table with his next contract and say “Vera got this deal and I put more butts in the seats than he ever did so I should get even more.”????

This is GOOD, people – stop dogging on Vera and focus on the new contracts for great fighters and root FOR them to get more – not against other fighters for making great deals on their new contracts. Vera deserves 100k and so does Rich and Anderson plus some in their next deal and hopefully they’ll get it if Vera is any indication.

The problem with these contract is that they only show the base pay that the fighters receive. Since the UFC is a private company and not subject to shareholders they do not have to publicly disclose their salaries to any outside sources. Unfotunately, if the UFC is paying the quote “Magic Money” we do not see, they do not have to tell us. However, this breeds a perception like in this board that the company pays their main fighters squat. Nevertheless, one should understand that if RICH was completely underpaid, he would complain perhaps on the level of a Cotoure complaint. Yet, it seems that he is content with his status in the UFC. But, these Magic Money payment do not seem to trickle down to the Low end fighters like stern, who fight as independent contractors and thus must give 50% of their wages in taxes. This is where the problem lies and Dana should resolve. Perhaps make them Employees and not IC.

All of the fighters salaries are an insult. They should all be making well over 6 figures. Mayweather and De La Hoya made millions on their fight, UFC fighters need to start making the same.

the fertitta brothers (Zuffa) made Forbes magazine list of 400 richest people in the world. I highly doubt that they are in the “red.” Franklin got hosed in his fight with Silva. Only 45k…what a sham! Im glad to see Randy retire and Fedor sign with M-1, Dana and company have to learn that if it weren’t for the top-tier fighters they would simply have a glorified bar-fighting championship. Sadly, Zuffa and Dana don’t value what they have. Dana is a complete idiot. Three chimpanzee’s with a calculator could manage the UFC better.

Brandon is overpaid compared to other UFC fighters, but that’s because Dana is gouging these guys. Vera showed some business savvy by negotiating a deal like that. It shows that the UFC does have the money, the fighters just have to demand it! His contract should be the bar-setter for UFC fighters. All champions and contenders should be making at least $100K.

All of the fighters salaries are an insult. They should all be making well over 6 figures. Mayweather and De La Hoya made millions on their fight, UFC fighters need to start making the same.

HMM De La Hoya and Mayweather were the Marketable fighter, JOE SCHMO LOW on the TOTEM POLE, makes squat in Boxing. So first research ok.

you guys understand that if the UFC started paying out 200K to all these fighters that our ticket prices would increase, right? that’s Business 101. so would you be willing to pay more for tickets to a live event? would you be willing to pay more for pay per view?

you guys understand that if the UFC started paying out 200K to all these fighters that our ticket prices would increase, right? that’s Business 101. so would you be willing to pay more for tickets to a live event? would you be willing to pay more for pay per view?

Somewhere in the middle seems best. I definitely think these guys should have a $10,000 minimum. After the investment that they put into themselves for training and everthing, they should be guaranteed to make a living afterwards. They are fighting in the big time, the big show. It just doesnt make sense to me that people have to get a second job when they have already reached the pinnacle of MMA leagues.

off topic guys>>>> but does anybody have the link to burkman fight or the okami fight… i still wanna see it even if it was boring .. need the link to watch…

Somewhere in the middle seems best. I definitely think these guys should have a $10,000 minimum. After the investment that they put into themselves for training and everthing, they should be guaranteed to make a living afterwards. They are fighting in the big time, the big show. It just doesnt make sense to me that people have to get a second job when they have already reached the pinnacle of MMA leagues.

i agree that many fighters deserve more, especially the $3K and $4K guys. seems like the minimum should be $6K or thereabouts. i’m just saying, i wouldn’t want to be charged more for tix or PPV, which i think the UFC would probably do, as they wouldn’t want anything to eat in to their bottom line. Some call it greedy, but that’s what most businesses do across the board.

Vera is WAAAY overpaid..

I didn’t read all posts to the fullest and if someone mentioned it I apologize. I know everyone’s talking about Franklin’s payday as opposed to Silva, but my God he made $1000 more than Stephan freakin’ Bonner. That’s ludicrous…I know Bonner got half his money to win, but my God.

I’m happy that Vera is making the money he is. He’s a young up and coming star and will be worth more than that at the end of his contract…Then people will be freaking out that he’s not making enough. I guarantee he wins his next few fights…

Alvin Robinson — $6,000 ($3,000 to show, $3,000 to win)
Jorge Gurgel — $7,000
Robinson defeated Gurgel via unanimous decision…

6 for win, 7 for lost…what a shame

Alvin Robinson — $6,000 ($3,000 to show, $3,000 to win)
Jorge Gurgel — $7,000
Robinson defeated Gurgel via unanimous decision…
6 for win, 7 for lost…what a shame

If you thing THAT’s a ‘shame’, you should take a peek at how much Cro Cop got paid and Gabe got paid in thier fight! OR even CC vs Kongo for that matter. The loser made like $200K more than the loser! But that’s just how thier contracts work.

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Why do they pay the fat bastards more? The heavier you are the more you get paid, sounds stupid to me, lighter guys are way more entertaining to watch, the two best paid vera/sylvia was by far the most boring slow match…go figure.

The UFC is run by a bunch of cheap bastards!!!

U- Under
F- Financed
C- Co*ksu*kers

F*ck Dana!!!

But the problem I see with Rich’s contract is that 2 years ago, he was the MW champ! I would have thought he’d have a better contract than 45/45.

Rich sign an unusual long 8 fight deal and never re-negotiated. That’s one of the reason Dana promises the UFC is Franklin’s home!..lol… now that he lost the title and doesn’t look like he’ll ever get past Silva, I’m sure in re-negotiations he’s not worth as much as he once was.

$650,000 is peanuts for the revenue the fight generates…. just criminal, especially for the undercards… brutal. Can anyone say.. Fighters Union?

Silva should invest a little of that money in English lessons, which would make him infinitely more marketable (read: wealthy) in the U.S.

even though it shouldn’t matter i agree. just a little like arlovski’ s english goes a long way.

$650,000 is peanuts for the revenue the fight generates…. just criminal, especially for the undercards… brutal. Can anyone say.. Fighters Union?

Yeah, they should call it the FU-UFC. The Fighter’s Union of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Makes sense with the money slowly going up. But Anderson Silva still deserves more.

BTW Even the biggest Dana haters have to admit he’s a very sly businessman. He signs fighters to a very long deal, but doesn’t pay them a lot per fight. When a fighter looks at it, they see job security and about $100K in total pay throughout the duration of the contract (usually about 6 fights, 2 years), and they probably don’t even account for taxes and deductions. Also, I don’t know what the hell sports agents are waiting for, but they should start getting fighters as clients, starting top-down from the biggest names. The first sports agent to have major MMA clients will be making a lot of money.

Yeah, they should call it the FU-UFC. The Fighter’s Union of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Agreed boys….. I’m not a union fan as a rule but something needs to be done because it’s absolutely criminal…… Put it this way, you can probably (and i’m only guessing) triple the take with the payday from pay per view.

for all you guys that dont think the majority of fighters paydays are insulting, do you guys work in sweatshops?

man, i cant even comment on this, except to reiterate that the fighters need to form a union and then negotiate as one party a pay scale for the ufc fights.

main event fighteres make x
televised fights make x/2
undercard fights make x/8 or something like that

if that doesnt happen more and more fighters are going to sign with other organizations like m1, and us fans arent going to be able to see the fights we want to. it doesnt matter that m1 saysits fighters can fight for other organizations cause dana dont play that’

Mike I see it the same way. Right now Anderson Silva is the most dominate, and exciting champion that the UFC has to offer. For him to fight at a base salary of $60,000 is just robbery. Franklin was the hometown guy, he sold out that whole arena single handed and they pay him 40 g’s. Mike I agree 1000%, I aint getting in no cage with that Killer Silva for no 40 g’s.

Why in the world does Tim Sylvia and Verra have base salary of $100,000? 1st off that fight sucked, 2nd Sylvia is famous because you can always count on his big goofy ass to be involved in a snooze fest. Verra has accomplished nothing and hasnt fought in a year. I’m really starting to have a problem with the way the UFC conducts business. They paid Sylvia $200,000 to a man that I hope I never have to watch fight again. Thats just Pathetic.

I dont know what to say, I am baffled, silva walked away with about $160,000 for a win, and KO of the night. Tito walks away with $250,000 when he looses to a bum….. I just dont understand it. Who can possibly be more marketable right now then Anderson Silva? I mean, the guy is on a tear, he has ran over everyone since comming to the UFC. He is 5-0 never been to a decision. He TOOK the belt from Silva in one of the most dominating performances by a fighter to wein the title, then he defended the title 3 times, finished all 3 fights…. Right now there is no one I would rather watch fight then Anderson…. I would like to see Anderson Silva’s base salary for a fight get moved up to about $250,000…… Y not, they give that to Tito.[/quote]
 joh you hit the nail on the fucking head man . the fact that the ufc promoted the EVAns and Ortiz Fight over the Silva last fight was a disgrace to the Champ. The guy is amazing he IS THE MOST MARKETABLE GUY IN THE UFC SEE some people can say Randy But this guy is the fight of the night every single time he fights the guy is amazing he should be making Chuck liddle Money sorry for all of the mis spells i have been drinking!!!!

Yeah poor Franklin. Vera and Tim made what should be getting paid out, at least closer to it. Everyone else got jipped. Franklin especially.

post my quote

Rich sign an unusual long 8 fight deal and never re-negotiated. That’s one of the reason Dana promises the UFC is Franklin’s home!..lol… now that he lost the title and doesn’t look like he’ll ever get past Silva, I’m sure in re-negotiations he’s not worth as much as he once was.

Exactly. Dana knows that Rich is never going to be champion again so why should he give him a bunch more money? Rich fought his prime years for chump change and I doubt he will ever see the big payoffs now that he is spent. He will probably get a modest raise to like 50k per fight.

I’m glad guys like Silvia and Vera making 100k plus. Now get the rest of the fighters up there. UFC is doing as much PPV dollars as WWE right now, it can easily afford it.

Wow Alvin Robinson made 6,000 for that fight he will have to eat alot of peanut butter sandwiches for awhile. These guys only fight two or three fights a year at that rate your looking at 18,000 a year or less! The McDonalds down the street from me is hiring cashiers for $8.50 an hour. $8.50 and hour a person would make $17680 a year. So, basically what I am saying is Dana White is a bigger clown than Ronald McDonald!

ViolentMike do you know when the sean sherk court date is… is it today?

What a load of bullshit. I’ve probably purchased 15 ppv’s at home over the past couple of years. $50 each!(in HD). If that’s the best the ufc can pay their talent I WILL NOT purchase anymore fights. I can just go down to the neighborhood bar and watch it for free. FU Dana. You are ruining this for everyone.

I can’t believe vera got 100k, that is what pisses me off about the UFC and Dana White. They have really ridiculous pay days, either a fighters making shit, or making a lot more than he should.

I honestly don’t care how much these fighters get paid, if they are not complaining, why should we, all I care is “PUT UP SOME FUCKING SHOW”.

How could tito of earn’t that much with absolutely no stand up. Every time I see him try to stand and trade he goes down. I know his wrestling is gr8 but in this day and age he will never get the belt back so what the hell. Silvia = $5 per fight.

yea i agree with the lot of y’all who think the salaries are lame
- especially for all except the top 5 fighters.

look at it this way:

the hi level of fighting can allow training for an average of a fight every 3 months
 X 4 (per year) = crap yearly wage.

so if your a low tier fighter 6000 × 4 = 24,000 a
 year for a short career that’ll leave you out of work and untrained for the job market in a decade if you are not planning to teach MMA etc

plus the injuries will haunt you in your golden years

keep in mind
-this is a career that only lasts a decade or 2 max
- half the time somebody loses – no bonus
- they could get injured
- pension sick pay?
workmans compensation?

Shameless UFC greed.

I agree I could not believe how little Rich earned for his fights are you kidding me. I am not saying Vera does not deserve 100,000 but I am saying Franklin definately deserves more than Vera.Rich is the one who brings in fans not Vera at least not yet Vera was pretty much forgotten he has been gone so long.